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Many thanks to all who have responded here. I will go with the prevailing opinion and talk to a doctor.

dbyrnehume 17y ago
Very wise decision. I would also recommend resisting the temptation to follow every link you can find (below, in the googlesphere, etc) that may give you information (correct, or very very wrong) about what may or may not be your medical condition. The Internet cannot diagnose you, but it's all too easy (in my experience, and that of close friends) to fall into the trap of web browsing as a displacement activity for getting real help. If you are in the UK, free advice is available by calling SANEline on 0845 767 8000 (6pm - 11pm). Good luck and please let us know how you get along.
magv 17y ago
For what it's worth, I've had a similar thing a year ago, but arguably less intense than yours. I was experimenting with meditation, and after a while I started hearing a disordered stream of voices during the process. First I could barely hear them, but I did not resist and with time the volume rose; some phrases where as loud as screaming. I also started hearing the chatter without meditation, usually when it was quiet or I was calm enough. It actually was fascinating, as most of the phrases where quite surreal. I even wrote down some of them (it's hard to remember the actual words I was hearing, they disappear rapidly from the memory). Anyway, right now I don't meditate (and sleep significantly more than I was back then); the voices are no more. I'd actually love to see some explanation, and while I have no desire to see a doctor (I don't think it's a decease), maybe you'll tell us what he thinks it is? PS. Can you remember the actual phrases, and give a few examples?
- gojomo 17y ago
  Meditation affects people differently; for a few people it is associated with seizures or other problems. See this article for more info: http://www.sfweekly.com/content/printVersion/313883 http://www.sfweekly.com/content/printVersion/313883
RiderOfGiraffes 17y ago
Today. Now. Go to a doctor and camp outside their office until you get to see them. The great news is that your ability to perceive these voices and think about them makes it highly likely that you will be able to deal with it, and not have it destroy you. All the people I know who have described similar symptoms are now active and productive people. However, without getting proper medical assistance there is serious danger. So deal with it now, and it's likely you'll be fine.

Very wise decision. I would also recommend resisting the temptation to follow every link you can find (below, in the googlesphere, etc) that may give you information (correct, or very very wrong) about what may or may not be your medical condition. The Internet cannot diagnose you, but it's all too easy (in my experience, and that of close friends) to fall into the trap of web browsing as a displacement activity for getting real help. If you are in the UK, free advice is available by calling SANEline on 0845 767 8000 (6pm - 11pm). Good luck and please let us know how you get along.

magv 17y ago

For what it's worth, I've had a similar thing a year ago, but arguably less intense than yours. I was experimenting with meditation, and after a while I started hearing a disordered stream of voices during the process. First I could barely hear them, but I did not resist and with time the volume rose; some phrases where as loud as screaming. I also started hearing the chatter without meditation, usually when it was quiet or I was calm enough. It actually was fascinating, as most of the phrases where quite surreal. I even wrote down some of them (it's hard to remember the actual words I was hearing, they disappear rapidly from the memory). Anyway, right now I don't meditate (and sleep significantly more than I was back then); the voices are no more. I'd actually love to see some explanation, and while I have no desire to see a doctor (I don't think it's a decease), maybe you'll tell us what he thinks it is? PS. Can you remember the actual phrases, and give a few examples?

gojomo 17y ago
Meditation affects people differently; for a few people it is associated with seizures or other problems. See this article for more info: http://www.sfweekly.com/content/printVersion/313883 http://www.sfweekly.com/content/printVersion/313883

RiderOfGiraffes 17y ago

Today. Now. Go to a doctor and camp outside their office until you get to see them. The great news is that your ability to perceive these voices and think about them makes it highly likely that you will be able to deal with it, and not have it destroy you. All the people I know who have described similar symptoms are now active and productive people. However, without getting proper medical assistance there is serious danger. So deal with it now, and it's likely you'll be fine.